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Shift & Symbols · Advanced

Numbers & Symbols

The number row one hand at a time, then the symbols for prices, emails and passwords.

5 units · 26 lessons · ~55 min

Unlock with: F & J Check

Short and often beats long and rare: one or two lessons a day is plenty.

Unit 1

Numbers 1 to 5

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  1. Lesson 1: Numbers 1 to 5

    12345

    Left fingers reach two rows up: little to 1, ring to 2, middle to 3, index to 4 and 5. Come back home after each.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  2. Lesson 2: Numbers 1 to 5 Drill

    More 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: reach from home, press, and come straight back. Then pair them with keys you know.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~3 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  3. Lesson 3: Numbers 1 to 5 Words

    Real words with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Read one word ahead so your fingers never wait.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  4. Lesson 4: Numbers 1 to 5 Rhythm

    Keep an even beat: the same pace for easy keys and hard ones.

    Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  5. Lesson 5: Numbers 1 to 5 Sentences

    The new keys in running text. Keep a steady pace and look at the screen, not your hands.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  6. Lesson 6: Numbers 1 to 5 Check

    Everything so far, mixed, with extra 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Aim for 95% accuracy before you move on.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~3 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

Unit 2

Numbers 6 to 0

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  1. Lesson 1: Numbers 6 to 0

    67890-

    Right fingers reach two rows up: index to 6 and 7, middle to 8, ring to 9, little to 0 and the hyphen.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  2. Lesson 2: Numbers 6 to 0 Drill

    More 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 and -: reach from home, press, and come straight back. Then pair them with keys you know.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~3 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  3. Lesson 3: Numbers 6 to 0 Words

    Real words with 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 and -. Read one word ahead so your fingers never wait.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  4. Lesson 4: Numbers 6 to 0 Rhythm

    Keep an even beat: the same pace for easy keys and hard ones.

    Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  5. Lesson 5: Numbers 6 to 0 Sentences

    The new keys in running text. Keep a steady pace and look at the screen, not your hands.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  6. Lesson 6: Numbers 6 to 0 Check

    Everything so far, mixed, with extra 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 and -. Aim for 95% accuracy before you move on.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~3 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

Unit 3

Numbers in Text

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  1. Lesson 1: Numbers in Text

    Numbers from both hands inside ordinary sentences. Keep your eyes on the text.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  2. Lesson 2: Numbers in Text Words

    Real words with numbers. Read one word ahead so your fingers never wait.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  3. Lesson 3: Numbers in Text Rhythm

    Keep an even beat: the same pace for easy keys and hard ones.

    Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  4. Lesson 4: Numbers in Text Sentences

    The new keys in running text. Keep a steady pace and look at the screen, not your hands.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  5. Lesson 5: Numbers in Text Check

    Everything so far, mixed, with extra numbers. Aim for 95% accuracy before you move on.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~4 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

Unit 4

Symbols ! @ # $ %

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  1. Lesson 1: Symbols ! @ # $ %

    !@#$%

    Hold right Shift and press 1 to 5 for ! @ # $ %.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  2. Lesson 2: Symbols ! @ # $ % Drill

    More !, @, #, $ and %: reach from home, press, and come straight back. Then pair them with keys you know.

    Recall → Isolate → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  3. Lesson 3: Symbols ! @ # $ % Words

    Real words with !, @, #, $ and %. Read one word ahead so your fingers never wait.

    Recall → Apply · ~1 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  4. Lesson 4: Symbols ! @ # $ % Rhythm

    Keep an even beat: the same pace for easy keys and hard ones.

    Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  5. Lesson 5: Symbols ! @ # $ % Sentences

    The new keys in running text. Keep a steady pace and look at the screen, not your hands.

    Recall → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  6. Lesson 6: Symbols ! @ # $ % Check

    Everything so far, mixed, with extra !, @, #, $ and %. Aim for 95% accuracy before you move on.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~3 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

Unit 5

Numbers & Symbols: Show What You Know

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  1. Lesson 1: Numbers & Symbols Mixed Review

    Every key from numbers and symbols, mixed with older ones. Find each key without looking down.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  2. Lesson 2: Numbers & Symbols New Words

    Words you have not typed in this course yet. Read each one, then type it in one smooth go.

    Apply · ~1 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway

  3. Lesson 3: Numbers & Symbols Test

    Show what you know: numbers and symbols in words you have not practised. Aim for 95% accuracy.

    Recall → Combine → Apply · ~2 min · earlier practice recommended; you can continue anyway